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Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by kunlerrry: 10:54am On Aug 15, 2017
20pence:
6 years, 8 months....still like tokunbo; engine steams, first body, neat interior

May I ask. is it in Lagos that you drive this car? do you drive this car everyday?
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by oluwafemi113(m): 11:00am On Aug 15, 2017
ozidy1:


God will do it for u b4 next year runs out.


Aameen


many thanks brother
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by Ikenna240(m): 11:11am On Aug 15, 2017
45hours ago..

Mercedes 4matic
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by Kakamorufu(m): 11:27am On Aug 15, 2017
ozidy1:


I choose to ignore.
better
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by 20pence: 11:29am On Aug 15, 2017
kunlerrry:


May I ask. is it in Lagos that you drive this car? do you drive this car everyday?

Yes, I bought it in Lagos and have driven it for the past almost 7 years in Lagos. I can confidently say that it can match almost any tokunbo.

My tricks:
1.) I replace parts with OEM specs, using the part number to ensure I get the exact match replacement parts. Occasionally, I have had to buy and ship the parts from the US.

2.) I dont allow "kazeems" do guess work whenever any issue comes up. I have a car scanner, I scan the codes and diagnose properly. This helps me fix the exact issues.

3.) I dont drive rough. So, I rarely have dents on the car. There have been occasions when people have hit me from behind, but nothing major. In traffic, I dont struggle for road; I allow other drivers "chance" me. The only "dents" on it now are marks my son (while playing) made on its body. They are not obvious, you need to get close to the car to see them.

4.) My engine is still super, perhaps due to maintenance.

5.) A lot of people have begged me to sell the car to them but I have refused. They are usually amazed when I tell them the car is almost 7 years old.

6.) I am not a guru in cars, but I have learnt alot of DIY techniques as regards maintenance of this car.

7.) Above all, I pray for God's safety on the road.

Just to add: my thermostat is still intact, my fans are not direct (they pick as designed by the manufacturers), I dont use water for my radiator, my radiator is still single cell (I did not change it to double), etc, etc.
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by piagetskinner(m): 11:46am On Aug 15, 2017
MrHighSea:
In dreams?.
When dem no wan sale toks 2005 corolla @1.2m bc i said i need reverse cam and spoiler included.

u Sef u too de greedy... y you go ask for that kind thing


u will only get a registered 05 corolla CE for that price
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by scottjam: 11:52am On Aug 15, 2017
A year and half
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by freshvine(f): 11:57am On Aug 15, 2017
DaV8King:



Savage you are, sir.
No need for such savagery #KO!

Point of order... Ma not Sir.

As for the insult... nematodes views are welcome
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by alabiyemmy(m): 12:46pm On Aug 15, 2017
freshvine:


Chairman of liars association. Who dash you venza?

I wonder. Is venza even up to 10ys?
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by alabiyemmy(m): 12:49pm On Aug 15, 2017
ozidy1:
10 years, Venza. The car has really tried for me. Planning to change it to the latest Benz on board.

10 years ? Venza for Naija?
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by kunlerrry: 1:43pm On Aug 15, 2017
20pence:


Yes, I bought it in Lagos and have driven it for the past almost 7 years in Lagos. I can confidently say that it can match almost any tokunbo.

My tricks:
1.) I replace parts with OEM specs, using the part number to ensure I get the exact match replacement parts. Occasionally, I have had to buy and ship the parts from the US.

2.) I dont allow "kazeems" do guess work whenever any issue comes up. I have a car scanner, I scan the codes and diagnose properly. This helps me fix the exact issues.

3.) I dont drive rough. So, I rarely have dents on the car. There have been occasions when people have hit me from behind, but nothing major. In traffic, I dont struggle for road; I allow other drivers "chance" me. The only "dents" on it now are marks my son (while playing) made on its body. They are not obvious, you need to get close to the car to see them.

4.) My engine is still super, perhaps due to maintenance.

5.) A lot of people have begged me to sell the car to them but I have refused. They are usually amazed when I tell them the car is almost 7 years old.

6.) I am not a guru in cars, but I have learnt alot of DIY techniques as regards maintenance of this car.

7.) Above all, I pray for God's safety on the road.

Just to add: my thermostat is still intact, my fans are not direct (they pick as designed by the manufacturers), I dont use water for my radiator, my radiator is still single cell (I did not change it to double), etc, etc.


hmmm, guess i have learnt one or two things ...
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by dnawah(m): 1:57pm On Aug 15, 2017
AutosBay:
How long have you been using your current vehicle?
since i stop crawling,my legxus 2

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Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by Inukan: 2:54pm On Aug 15, 2017
[quote author=ozidy1 post=59487220][/quote] u don't have stop lying grin
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by bolajirnd(m): 2:57pm On Aug 15, 2017
10 years by December, tired of the car already but.....
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by Oliver80(m): 3:06pm On Aug 15, 2017
20pence:
6 years, 8 months....still like tokunbo; engine steams, first body, neat interior
oga madam, are you advertising it for sale���
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by 20pence: 3:11pm On Aug 15, 2017
Oliver80:
oga madam, are you advertising it for sale���

No sir! It is not for sale. Not any time soon.
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by yetty247(f): 3:52pm On Aug 15, 2017
Still looking at God's eyes
Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by koolguy88(m): 5:09pm On Aug 15, 2017
donkey years

Re: How Long Have You Been Using Your Current Vehicle by AutosBay(m): 7:30am On Aug 16, 2017
koolguy88:
donkey years

Interesting wow!!!

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